TS 23.032 – Universal Geographical Area Description
3GPP TS 23.032 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Universal Geographical Area Description. Its official 3GPP title is “Universal Geographical Area Description (GAD)”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines geographical area descriptions for location services across GSM, UMTS, EPS and 5GS networks, including shapes, coordinates and uncertainty models.
Releases and versions of TS 23.032
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.032
Category: Services (Location Services). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.032
- TS 29.572 5G LMF Service-Based Interface
Specifications that reference TS 23.032
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 23.303 Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.016 Subscriber Data Management Stage 2
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
- TS 23.022 GSM Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 23.031 Fraud Information Gathering System (FIGS) - Stage 2
- TS 23.034 HSCSD Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.035 Immediate Service Termination (IST) Stage 2
- TS 23.038 Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD
- TS 23.039 SMSC to SME Interface Protocols
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.032?
3GPP TS 23.032 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Universal Geographical Area Description. Defines geographical area descriptions for location services across GSM, UMTS, EPS and 5GS networks, including shapes, coordinates and uncertainty models.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.032?
TS 23.032 is published in 17 releases, from R99 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.032 belong to?
TS 23.032 belongs to the Services (Location Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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